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ARTEMIS APPAREL

Headed for the Moon












NASA Artemis mission aims to return US astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. The team consists of 18 astronauts - nine men and nine women - with diverse backgrounds and experience levels, on a 30-day mission. This mission promises a lunar walk for the first woman and for the first person of color.













What articles of clothing would be functional and aesthetically pleasing for the mission to the moon?











In talking to retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, there needs to be more consideration to humans in human space flight.





“When you travel to space, you’re not just working but living there, too. If there’s one key thing to consider, it’s how life without gravity affects the way you move.”


- Nicole Stott








The collection takes inspiration from photographs by astronauts and scientists, the human eye on space. 








initial design sketches








Astroleisurewear


This collection balances aesthetics with comfort and functionality, while responding to the limitations presented by low gravity, tight quarters, and constrained hygiene.

These are pieces that astronauts could wear in their everyday lives in space, where they both work and live.




Some key features are: 
  • Changeable pockets for different tasks, science work to personal needs.
  • Ease of access to body locations for monitoring sensors.
  • A NASA velcro logo that utilizes the agency’s existing use of velcro in a more graphic way. 



















If approved,  NASA will test aspects of  this project and that of other students for potential inclusion in the Artemis mission.





As featured in HYPERALLERGIC & ARCHINECT






 

















Prototype 01


Modified Jumpsuit

Taking a ready-made garment and modifying it to test the functionality of concepts.

Concepts tested:
  • Branding
  • Velcro as a functional graphic
  • Location of Velcro
























Prototype 02


Designed

Physical manifestation of the previously mentioned key design features 

  • Changeable pockets for different tasks, science work to personal needs.
  • Ease of access to body locations for monitoring sensors.
  • A NASA velcro logo that utilizes the agency’s existing use of velcro in a more graphic way.













Special thanks to Alexandra Debler of RISD Apparel for making this prototype possible

Photography by Roman Torres









different pockets in use





removable pocket options




NASA velcro logo in use